Horizon of the Northwest

Highlight

On this trip tourists are offered a chance to not only visit beautiful landscape but discover the lives of people in mountainous areas as well. Such destinations are Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau and Sa Pa, which are not just placed in Vietnamese history but also well-known to tourists.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Son La (-/L/D)       

In the morning, ODC Travel’ tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Son La town (320km) with stop for taking photos, experiencing hill tribes lifestyle. Lunch en route and continue to Son La.
Arrival in Son La, check in hotel and have free time.
Overnight at hotel in Son La.

Day 2: Son La – Dien Bien (B/L/D)       

In the morning, visit French Prison, Son La Ethnology Museum. Then transfer to Dien Bien (160km). On the way, stop for taking photos, visit Tuan Chau Market, Pha Din Pass (1300m).
Have lunch in Tuan Giao and continue to Dien Bien. Check in hotel upon arrival.
Overnight at hotel in Dien Bien.

Day 3: Dien Bien – Lai Chau (B/L/D)       

After breakfast, visit the most famous historical sites of Dien Bien including Dien Bien Phu Museum, Colonel Christian de Castries, Muong Thanh airport and Hill A1.
In the afternoon, transfer to Lai Chau town (120km). Arrival in Lai Chau, check in hotel and free time.
Overnight at hotel in Lai Chau.

Day 4: Lai Chau – Sapa (B/L/D)       

Tranfer to Tam Duong to visit some morning markets. In the afternoon, transfer to Sapa. Check in hotel upon arrival in Sapa. Free time for walking around to discover Sapa town on your own. Visitors can also join “Sapa Love Market” ( if it is Saturday).
Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 5: Sapa – Trekking (B/L/D)       

After breakfast, trekking to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages where experience the daily life of the Black H’Mong people.
In the afternoon, come to visit the hydroelectric station built by French people then back to Spa town for dinner and accommodation.
Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa – Hanoi (B/L/-)       

Transfer back to Hanoi after breakfast (400km). Enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way. Lunch en route. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour concluded.

Tour includes:

• Roundtrip transfer
• Hotel accommodation 
• Full board meals
• Tours and activities as stated above
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

• Travel insurance
• Extra food and beverages
• Phone and laundry
• Tips and personal expenses